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Installation Instructions

• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42" of

length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose.
Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection
with hose clamps.

 STEP 13   CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The drain hose molded end will fi t 5/8", 3/4" or 1" 
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or 
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your 
installation.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer

using either previously determined method.

Waste Tee Installation

Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Disposer Installation

Method 2 – High drain loop with waste tee or disposer

Disposer Installation

• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or

disposer with clamps.

NOTE: 

TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 

10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

IMPORTANT

When connecting drain line to dis-

poser, check to be sure that drain plug 
has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF 
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

TIP: 

Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always 

be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before 
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Waste Tee Installation

Cutting Lines

1"

3/4"

5/8"

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated

            portion of hose

Fasten to underside

of countertop

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Fasten to underside

of countertop

18"

Min.

Hose Clamp

Coupler

Hose Clamp

Remove

Hopper

Plug

Summary of Contents for ZDM6502AS

Page 1: ... Only Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connection Hand shut off valve Water line 3 8 min copper Coupler for extending drain line if applicable 90 Elbow Ferrule and Compression Nut Wire Nuts 3 Waste Tee Electrical Cable or Power Cord if applicable Hot Water l...

Page 2: ...r than 18 above the floor Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air gap or 32 minimum high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to manufacturer s instructions CABINET PREPARATION Drill a 1 1 2 dia hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection The hole...

Page 3: ...ord or adapter plug with this appliance PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician before p...

Page 4: ...lush water line to clean out debris The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 120 PSI CAUTION Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher If it is necessary to open the door hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand Open the door slowly if the door drops when relea...

Page 5: ...tallation height STEP 2 ADJUST LEVELING LEGS Move the dishwasher close to the installation loca tion and lay it on its back STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired Use power cord provided The power cord and connections must comply with local codes and ordinances Recommended power cord length is 54 min and 64 max Adjust Installation Height Connect incoming power ...

Page 6: ... dish washer and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component TIP Position water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interference with base of dishwasher STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE THROUGH CABINET Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the opening Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole If a power cord is used guide the end through a separate hole ...

Page 7: ...inet doors Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or dam age countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts Installation Instructions STEP 10 LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash perfor mance TIP Pull lower rack out about halfway Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher If the rack rolls in either direction t...

Page 8: ...rrule 90 Elbow Compression Nut Hot Water Supply Line Open the door remove the tub cap on both sides of the tub Install screw through the dishwasher side hole to the wall of cabinet Reinstall tub cap For countertops made of wood or that will not be damaged by drilling use Method 1 For countertops made of granite marble or other materials that could be damaged by drilling use Method 2 METHOD 1 1 Use...

Page 9: ... Method 1 Air gap with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Method 2 High drain loop with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Secure the drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps NOTE TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to dis poser check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASH...

Page 10: ...oming water temperature must be between 120 F and 150 F A minimum of 120 F tem perature is required for best wash performance See Prepare Hot Water Line page 5 Add 2 litres of water to the bottom of the dish washer to lubricate the pump seal Turn on water supply Check for leaks Tighten con nections if needed Remove protective film if present from the control panel and door STEP 14 CONNECT POWER SU...

Page 11: ...bing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dish washer if necessary See Step 9 When the dishwasher is draining check the drain lines If leaks are found turn power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary Restore power after corrections are made See Step 12 Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained If not check that disposer plug has been removed an...

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